It claims that, in certain cases, although being required by law, no FIRs have been filed. The essential legal provisions have not been included in the FIRs or chargesheets, and investigations and trials have been on hold for a long time. Seven instances involving unlawful mining and transportation have resulted in acquittals.
Source: Tribune India
It has been noted that no actions have been made to restore the land where unlawful mining has occurred. The NGT has been blunt in criticising the inactivity brought on by officials’ carelessness and non-compliance due to their ineptitude, lack of training, and corruption.
The state government’s assertions that it is aggressively waging a battle against unlawful mining are refuted by the NGT order. Implicit in this is a lack of political and administrative will. Information on the stone crushers and screening units that continue to operate in the Aravallis despite the mining prohibition is being sought.
Source: India Today
Affidavits on the monitoring system for small mineral purchases, the number of checkpoints put up for cars moving minerals, and if these vehicles are GPS-equipped have all been requested. An action plan for using environmental compensation or fines for unlawful mining to recover or repair the land has been requested from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.
It is worth taking into account the request for the creation of an autonomous Aravalli Protection Authority. The NGT scandal should motivate the state administration to take action and alter its approach. If the government is truly serious about putting a stop to the mining mafia’s operations, stern action must first be taken against corrupt authorities.
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